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      community 1 Year Mark. 1mg Oral Finasteride, 5% Topical Minoxidil 2mL

      in Progress Pictures  196 upvotes   4 months ago
      The user has seen significant hair regrowth after one year using 1mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil, considering a hair transplant if progress stalls. They experienced an initial shedding phase and temporary erectile dysfunction, but no other side effects.

      community Is there any new drug that looks promising ?

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes   5 months ago
      The conversation discusses GT20029, a drug in Phase II trials that targets androgen receptors with minimal systemic effects, and TDM-105795, a growth stimulant with a different mechanism than minoxidil that may revive papilla stem cells. Both are potential new treatments for hair loss.

      community Second shed and what I have learned (don't worry!)

      in Minoxidil  27 upvotes   6 months ago
      A 25-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using 5% minoxidil for 9.5 months despite an initial shed and a second shedding phase lasting 3.5 months. They encourage others to persist with minoxidil treatment through shedding as regrowth can occur.

      community Daily scalp massages lead to more hair loss or not?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes   10 months ago
      The user applies castor oil and uses silicon scalp massagers daily, questioning if the massages cause more hair loss or if the hairs would fall out naturally. They believe the hairs are in the telogen phase and would shed regardless of the massage.

      community Stemoxydine- lifelong use? curious.

      in Treatment  6 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether stemoxydine needs to be used for life for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that stemoxydine does not require lifelong use and can make hair exit the resting phase faster, but the benefits may be temporary.

      community Update to fin 0.25 mg, 4x/week

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes   1 year ago
      User reported initial hair regrowth with 0.25 mg finasteride taken four times a week, experiencing a second shedding phase, and no side effects. They also mentioned using RU58841 without success and plan to stop after a year.

      community What ever happened to pyrilutamide?

      in Technology  49 upvotes   1 year ago
      Pyrilutamide, a potentially effective hair loss treatment; other topical treatments like RU58841 and CB-03-01 that may have fewer side effects than Pyrilutamide; and the Phase 3 clinical trials of Pyrilutamide, which is likely to be approved by the FDA soon.

      community All Drugs in Clinical Trials in 2023

      in Research/Science  68 upvotes   1 year ago
      12 companies having drugs or therapies in clinical trials during 2023, with various molecules and phases of trial; the probability that some may fail; and progress being made in the field.

      community BREEZULA COVID UPDATE: Filing for Special Protocol Assessment with FDA

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes   4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the progress of Clascoterone (Breezula) for hair loss treatment, noting that COVID-19 delayed female trials by three months but Phase III trials for males are proceeding with a Special Protocol Assessment filed with the FDA. Users express hope for Breezula as an alternative to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, despite concerns about its potential high cost.

      community How long does the RU58841 shed last?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes   3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the duration of hair shedding caused by RU58841. The user is stressed and seeking information on how long the shedding phase lasts.

      community people going from fin to dut was it worth it?

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes   3 months ago
      People discussing their experiences with hair loss treatments found that switching from finasteride (Fin) to dutasteride (Dut) often resulted in improved hair thickness and health, despite some experiencing side effects or shedding phases. Some users switched due to diminishing results with Fin, while others were curious about the potential for better outcomes with Dut.

      community 1 year of min+fin+ketoconazole

      in Progress Pictures  1057 upvotes   4 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil daily, finasteride three times a week, and ketoconazole 1-3 times a week for a year to treat hair loss, resulting in noticeable hair regrowth at the hairline and temples, with minor side effects like itching and dandruff. They started with minoxidil a month before the other treatments and experienced an initial shedding phase for about six weeks.

      community M22 Shedding recovery fin 1mg min 1ml

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  142 upvotes   5 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatment using finasteride (1mg) and minoxidil (1ml), noting significant shedding phases but hoping for improvement. Shedding is a common synchronized effect of the treatment, which may desynchronize over time, potentially taking over 5 years.

      community 5 years on Finasteride, 1.5 years on Minoxidil Foam

      in Progress Pictures  707 upvotes   6 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride for five years and minoxidil foam for 1.5 years to combat hair loss, experiencing significant regrowth after an initial shedding phase with minoxidil. They shared progress pictures and discussed treatment experiences, including the addition of minoxidil to their regimen after noticing reduced efficacy with finasteride alone.

      community Progress - Min, Fin, and Nizoral.

      in Progress Pictures  345 upvotes   6 months ago
      The user shared progress photos showing hair regrowth after using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Nizoral since mid-2023, and plans to replace derma rolling with Tretinoin. They discussed their routine, the initial shedding phase, and their experience with side effects, while others commented on the visible improvement.

      community Losing gains from 7 months of oral min, fin, dut.

      in Update  66 upvotes   8 months ago
      A user reported losing hair after 7 months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, but others reassured that this is likely just a shedding phase where old hairs fall out to make way for new growth. Some users experience sheds every 7-8 months and suggest staying consistent with treatment.

      community From n5 to n3 going n2 , 1 year 2mos progress

      in Progress Pictures  369 upvotes   9 months ago
      The user improved their hair loss from stage 5 to stage 3 using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and a Dermapen. They saw results after 6 months, experienced a shedding phase, then saw more gains, advising others not to be discouraged during the shedding phase.

      community Finasteride shed is crazy at 7 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  27 upvotes   11 months ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that experiencing shedding while using finasteride and minoxidil is a common occurrence, and it is likely a part of the hair growth cycle. Many users have reported regrowth and improvement in their hair density after the shedding phase.

      community 6.5 Month Progression 33/Female

      in Female  44 upvotes   1 year ago
      Maintaining scalp hair and minimizing shedding, treatments used such as Procapil, supplements, topical caffeine, topical estrogen, and scalp massage; suggestions for anagen extenders or pharmaceuticals to help with a short anagen phase.

      community Disappointing news on Breezula/CB-03-01

       20 upvotes   5 years ago
      The conversation discusses disappointment over only receiving a financial report from Cassiopea instead of trial results for Breezula/CB-03-01, a hair loss treatment. However, there is optimism as the company is advancing Breezula into Phase III trials for men, starting trials for women, and submitting an NDA for their acne product, Winlevi.

      community Just popped my first fin, excited as hell!

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  154 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user shared their excitement about starting finasteride for hair loss after trying various ineffective methods. Other users discussed their experiences with finasteride, including shedding phases and side effects, with one mentioning using topical finasteride and minoxidil.